The book describes how a nine year old girl who got lost in the woods when her family went for a hike. The story line revolves around the thoughts the girl has during her lonesome days, and her ever growing detachment from reality. She grows closer to her baseball hero, Tom Gordan, in the process and he starts leading her through the experience. Not to spoil the read, I reveal no more at his stage of the ending. Is she saved or not? This is for you to discover, through this whirlpool of bad luck and uncertainty.
The book is written in an exceptional descriptive style that draws the reader into the experience. The woods and swamps become clear, and feelings and smells are equally well transferred. The thoughts of the girl, and her inner struggle is however most catching. You will her on to survive, but understand the odds are against the poor girl all the time, and part of you want the agony to end.
The book is written in an exceptional descriptive style that draws the reader into the experience. The woods and swamps become clear, and feelings and smells are equally well transferred. The thoughts of the girl, and her inner struggle is however most catching. You will her on to survive, but understand the odds are against the poor girl all the time, and part of you want the agony to end.
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